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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is lifted by his teammates in celebration after the final whistle, having saved two penalties during the penalty shootout to secure victory for Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bounou’s decisive performance proved crucial as Morocco advanced following the shootout win. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is lifted by his teammates in celebration after the final whistle, having saved two penalties during the penalty shootout to secure victory for Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bounou’s decisive performance proved crucial as Morocco advanced following the shootout win. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is lifted by his teammates in celebration after the final whistle, having saved two penalties during the penalty shootout to secure victory for Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bounou’s decisive performance proved crucial as Morocco advanced following the shootout win. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is lifted by his teammates in celebration after the final whistle, having saved two penalties during the penalty shootout to secure victory for Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bounou’s decisive performance proved crucial as Morocco advanced following the shootout win. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Seville Hit by Floods, Heavy Rain Amid Andalusia Storm

On Wednesday, October 29, Seville was hit by heavy rain, flash floods, and tornadoes, recording around 115 mm of rainfall. Emergency services reported hundreds of incidents, including flooded roads, fallen trees, and trapped drivers. Two people were injured in the province. Alerts from Spain’s meteorological agency (Aemet) proved accurate, with Seville under an orange warning as the storm moved across Andalusia.

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Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 7

On Wednesday, October 29, heavy rain, flash floods, and tornadoes struck Andalusia, especially Huelva and Seville. Emergency services reported over 1,300 incidents, including flooded roads, fallen trees, and trapped drivers. Huelva recorded up to 160 mm of rainfall, while Seville saw around 115 mm. Two people were injured, and a man in Gibraleón suffered a severe head injury after being struck by a falling structure. Alerts from Spain’s meteorological agency (Aemet) proved accurate, with red warnings for Huelva and orange for Seville.

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China: Penguin’s Lightning-Fast Dive Amazes Viewers in Jiangsu Zoo

On September 18, 2025, in Jiangsu, located in eastern China, a video showed a penguin leaping into the water. It darted across the pool like an arrow shot from a bow. The penguin swiftly turned around and swam back before jumping onto the shore in one quick motion. Its speed surprised many viewers. Chinese netizens said the chubby penguin proved that penguins are true swimming experts.

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China: Man and Umbrella Toppled by Typhoon Gusts in Guangdong

This video was captured on September 19 in Shanwei, Guangdong. It shows a man braving the storm with an umbrella, attempting to test its strength against Typhoon Mitag’s violent gusts. However, the powerful winds proved overwhelming, and within seconds, both the man and his umbrella were sent tumbling to the ground.

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China: Student Battles Typhoon Connie’s Powerful Winds On Her Way To Class

On October 31, 2024, as Typhoon Connie reached Jinshan District in Shanghai, a female university student was caught battling the strong winds with her umbrella while heading to class. The video captured her humorous struggle as she tried to maintain her balance while walking against the fierce winds. Despite her best efforts to shield herself with the umbrella, the gusts proved too powerful, flipping it inside out. According to Shanghai Release, from the evening of October 31 to November 1, Shanghai experienced heavy rainfall, with precipitation ranging from 120 to 180 millimeters across the city. In the southeastern part of the city, rainfall could reach between 220 and 280 millimeters, with hourly rainfall expected to range from 40 to 70 millimeters. Typhoon Connie is projected to bring the heaviest November rainfall since 1981. The storm unleashed torrential downpours and strong winds, causing flooding in various areas. The fire department was deployed to manage the situation and help mitigate the typhoon’s impact on residents.

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Jordan marks silver jubilee of King Abdullah II with military parade

STORY: Jordan marks silver jubilee of King Abdullah II with military parade SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan STORYLINE: A military parade was held Sunday to celebrate the silver jubilee of King Abdullah II, who assumed his constitutional powers and ascended to the throne 25 years ago. The parade, conducted by the Jordanian Armed Forces, featured a display of dozens of vehicles and aircraft, as well as a parachute jump, to highlight advancements in training and armament within the armed forces. The King addressed the Jordanian family during the national event. In his speech, the monarch highlighted the progress made by Jordan despite the challenges that it faces. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan "We will not hesitate. With your determination, we have endured the toughest tests. We have proved for you that this country is strong

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International scholars on Chinese democracy

STORY: International scholars on Chinese democracy SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, President emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor, East China Normal University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID BARTOSCH, Research Fellow of Research Institute for Globalization and Cultural Development Strategies, Beijing Normal University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MIRVAISOV MAMURDZHON, Head of Department of International Cooperations of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): IGNACIO VILLAGRAN, President, Latin American Association of China Studies STORYLINE: Experts attending an international forum on democracy in Beijing have said that Chinese democracy and governance, characterized by being responsive to people's voices, have proved effective. More than 200 guests from home and abroad jo

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Kenya's Chepngetich wins women's 10,000 meters at 13th African Games

STORY: Kenya's Chepngetich wins women's 10,000 meters at 13th African Games SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the women's 10,000m, 4x100m relay final 2. various of the medals awarded 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JANETH CHEPNGETICH, Kenyan athlete STORYLINE: Janeth Chepngetich of Kenya claimed the women's 10,000m title at the ongoing 13th African Games on Thursday evening. Chepngetich, standing in for her senior compatriots who missed the continental games due to their preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, won the race in 33 minutes and 37 seconds at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, Ghana. Chepngetich, 24, proved her indomitability when Wede Kefale of Ethiopia overtook her briefly with 150 meters left. The young Kenyan recovered strongly, overtaking the Ethiopian again and leaving her behind until the finish line. Wede Kefale took the silver with 33:38.37, and her compatriot Tekan Amare got the bronze in

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guan Jiaming (L) and his workmate dip a wooden mold into a tank to collect paper pulp at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. W

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Fan dries paper at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 7, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work, Guan and Wu also hope to

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers dry paper at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work, Guan and Wu also hope to

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Fan prepares to dry wet paper at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work, Guan and W

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guan Jiaming checks condensed paper pulp at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 7, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work, Gu

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guan Jiaming works on condensed paper pulp at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work,

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Fan dries paper at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work, Guan and Wu also hope to

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guan Jiaming dips a wooden mold into a tank to collect paper pulp at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 7, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating th

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Fan (R) dries paper at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 7, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work, Guan and Wu also hop

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guan Jiaming (R) and his workmate dip a wooden mold into a tank to collect paper pulp at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 7, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. W

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guan Jiaming checks condensed paper pulp at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 7, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work, Gu

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guan Jiaming dips a wooden mold into a tank to collect paper pulp at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 7, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating th

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Fan dries paper at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work, Guan and Wu also hope to

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CHINA-ANHUI-JINGXIAN-TRADITIONAL PAPERMAKING-XUAN PAPER (CN)

(231208) -- JINGXIAN, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Fan dries paper at a workshop of Xuan paper in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 7, 2023. Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper, was originally produced in ancient China and used for both Chinese calligraphy and paintings. The procedure of making Xuan paper was listed as a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Jingxian, a county under Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, is the very place where Xuan paper was invented. Guan Jiaming, who is in charge of the paper molding process at a workshop of Xuan paper, has proved himself a young master of the traditional papermaking skill. By dipping a wooden mold into the tank to collect paper pulp for several times, Guan can lay the paper pulp condense evenly on the mold with his excellent techniques. Once the pulp-collection is finished, Guan's workmate Wu Fan will take over the rest work such as smoothing and drying. While accumulating their skill in the work, Guan and Wu also hope to

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BRI paves way for global development, cooperation and inclusiveness: Pakistani officials

STORY: BRI paves way for global development, cooperation and inclusiveness: Pakistani officials SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI and CPEC projects 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Minister for Information and Broadcasting 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Minister for Information and Broadcasting 4. various of BRI and CPEC projects 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUSHAHID HUSSAIN SYED, Senator and chairman of the Pakistani Senate's Defense Committee STORYLINE: The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has paved the way for global economic development, win-win cooperation, and inclusiveness, said Pakistani officials. The officials made the remarks at a seminar here on Monday. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of BRI, proved to be a real game changer for Pakistan, and a clear demonstration proj

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Confucius Institute in Nepal lauded during 1st inaugural anniversary

STORY: Confucius Institute in Nepal lauded during 1st inaugural anniversary DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at Tribhuvan University was hailed on Wednesday as an important platform for Nepalis to get to know about China as the institute marked its first inaugural anniversary in Nepal's capital. "Since its establishment to date, the Confucius Institute has proved invaluable in fostering people-to-people relations, cultural exchanges and linguistic understanding between the two great nations," said Shiva Lal Bhusal, rector of Tribhuvan University. The rector voiced hope the Confucius Institute will expand cooperation on joint research, publication and the exchange of faculties and students in the days to come among Tribhuvan University, East China University of Technology and Qinghai Nationalities University, which are co-building the institute, the second of its kind in Nepal. A propos

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Motorbike ambulances stand by to save lives in Turkish cities

STORY: Motorbike ambulances stand by to save lives in Turkish cities DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: HEALTH/MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the team of motorbike ambulance on duty 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): YUSUF YASIN DANISAN, Paramedic at Ankara's Motorbike Responders 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): YUSUF YASIN DANISAN, Paramedic at Ankara's Motorbike Responders 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): YUSUF YASIN DANISAN, Paramedic at Ankara's Motorbike Responders STORYLINE: Like most big cities in the world, Turkish metropolises are plagued by traffic jams. Motorbike ambulances have proved essential to provide emergency healthcare to patients in a matter of minutes. In Kizilay, a busy commercial neighborhood in the Turkish capital of Ankara, two teams of motorbike ambulances always stand by to reach a patient in need, even when the traffic is congested, according to Yusuf Yasin Danisan, a motorbike responder. Danisan said when medical emergency took place in an area difficult for a co

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Israeli scientists use Red Sea simulator to prove coral resilience to climate change

STORY: Israeli scientists use Red Sea simulator to prove coral resilience to climate change DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of people snorkeling in the Red Sea in Eilat 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAOZ FINE, Head of Laboratory for Coral Reef Ecology at the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat 3. various of the Red Sea in Eilat 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAOZ FINE, Head of Laboratory for Coral Reef Ecology at the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat 5. various of the Red Sea in Eilat STORYLINE: A group of Israeli scientists is using a kind of Red Sea simulator to study corals' adaptability to climate challenges. Their experiments have proved that corals living in the waters of the Gulf of Aqaba are relatively resilient to climate change and ocean acidification. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAOZ FINE, Head of Laboratory for Coral Reef Ecology at the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat "We are

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Egypt, Russia hold 14th meeting of joint committee

STORY: Egypt, Russia hold 14th meeting of joint committee DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting between the Egyptian minister of trade and industry and his Russian counterpart 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED SAMIR, Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry STORYLINE: The Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir held with his Russian counterpart the 14th meeting of the joint Russian-Egyptian committee for trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation on Monday. The Russian delegation included more than 100 representatives of government institutions and Russian companies. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED SAMIR, Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry "There are many aspects that we build on with regards to joint cooperation. We are concerned with developing and reinforcing trade and economic relations between our two friendly countries to deepen the strategic partnership in different fields that proved to be very impo

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Turkish scholar hails China's win-win approach

STORY: Turkish scholar hails China's win-win approach DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): OKTAY TANRISEVER, Scholar of foreign policy at Middle East Technical University STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has projected that China's economy will grow by at least 5 percent in 2023. Oktay Tanrisever, a scholar of foreign policy at the Middle East Technical University in the capital city of Ankara, made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua. He added that China has proved that countries could benefit each other with a win-win approach, a requirement of today's world. SOUNDBITE (English): OKTAY TANRISEVER, Scholar of foreign policy at Middle East Technical University "I think the world economy is recovering from the COVID crisis, and I expect economic growth throughout the world. The Chinese economy is very likely to grow around 5 percent, even more. Because the demand for China's products will increase, and more trade with China is

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Japanese doll Licca-chan helping Fukushima reconstruction

FUKUSHIMA, Japan, May 24 Kyodo - Yoshino Hakata, a member of the staff at Licca-chan Castle, a theme park in the town of Ono in Fukushima Prefecture, looks at messages on the walls of the building written by visitors to encourage local people to overcome the 2011 nuclear and earthquake-tsunami disasters, on May 6, 2017. Licca-chan, Japan's long-selling popular dress-up doll, has proved to be a strong tourist magnet supporting reconstruction of the prefecture from the disasters.

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Kashiwa Reysol vs. Guizhou Renhe in ACL

GUIYANG, China - Cleo of Kashiwa Reysol (C) heads home in first-half stoppage time, scoring what proved to be the only goal in an Asian Champions League Group H opener against Guizhou Renhe in Guiyang, China, on Feb. 27, 2013.

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Maglev train's test run in heavy rain

KOFU, Japan - Central Japan Railway Co., a railway operator commonly known as JR Tokai, demonstrates before reporters a test run of its magnetically levitated train in Tsuru, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Sept. 21, 2011, despite strong winds and rain caused by Typhoon Roke. The train achieved a speed of 500 kilometers per hour during the test, with a company official saying the test proved it is a ''vehicle highly resistant'' to rain and winds.

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S. Africa promoter blows vuvuzala horn

TOKYO, Japan - Yuka Kondo, a staff member of the South African Tourism office in Tokyo, demonstrates a vuvuzela horn on June 15, 2010. The distinctive sound of the musical instrument in South Africa has proved a source of annoyance for some during World Cup soccer matches, while raising the spirits of others.

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Prosecutors apologize to man wrongly convicted of 1990 murder

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya, who was jailed for 17 years until last June over the 1990 murder of a 4-year-old girl before a fresh DNA test proved his innocence, speaks during a news conference at the Tochigi prefectural government building in Utsunomiya on Feb. 12, 2010, after the sixth session of his retrial at the Utsunomiya District Court. Prosecutors apologized in court for making Sugaya serve time in prison.

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Prosecutors ask for acquittal of man in murder retrial

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya (C), who was jailed for 17 years until last June over the 1990 murder of a 4-year-old girl before a fresh DNA test proved his innocence, arrives at the Utsunomiya District Court in Utsunomiya on Feb. 12, 2010, to attend the sixth session of his retrial. Prosecutors apologized in court for making him serve time in prison.

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Prosecutors ask for acquittal of man in murder retrial

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya, who was jailed for 17 years until last June over the 1990 murder of a 4-year-old girl before a fresh DNA test proved his innocence, arrives at the Utsunomiya District Court in Utsunomiya on Feb. 12, 2010, to attend the sixth session of his retrial. Prosecutors apologized in court for making him serve time in prison.

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Tapes explain scene of Sugaya's false confession

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya, who was jailed for 17 years until last June over the 1990 murder of a 4-year-old girl before a fresh DNA test proved his innocence, walks to the Utsunomiya District Court in Utsunomiya on Jan. 22, 2010, to attend the fifth session of his retrial.

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Tapes of interrogation of Sugaya played at court

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya, who was jailed for 17 years until last June over the 1990 murder of a 4-year-old girl before a fresh DNA test proved his innocence, speaks at a news conference in Utsunomiya on Jan. 21, 2010, after audiotapes of a prosecutor questioning him were played at the Utsunomiya District Court during the fourth session of his retrial.

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Tapes of interrogation on Sugaya played at court

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya (C), 63, who was jailed for 17 years until last June over the 1990 murder of a 4-year-old girl before a fresh DNA test proved his innocence, arrives at the Utsunomiya District Court in Utsunomiya on Jan. 21, 2010, to attend his retrial. Audiotapes of a prosecutor questioning Sugaya were played at the court during the fourth session of his retrial.

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Chief prosecutor apologizes to wrongfully imprisoned man

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya (R), who had been jailed for about 17 years until recently over the 1990 murder of a 4-year-old girl before a fresh DNA test effectively proved his innocence, speaks to reporters in Utsunomiya on Oct. 5, 2009, after he received an apology from Hideo Makuta, the top prosecutor at the Utsunomiya District Public Prosecutors Office.

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Japanese watermelons prove popular in Russian city

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - A shopper (R) holds a watermelon produced in Japan's Tottori Prefecture as a sales promoter from the region looks on at a supermarket in Vladivostok, Russia, on July 17. The Japanese watermelons, targeted at wealthy people in Russia, proved popular during a tasting and sales event the same day.

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Released man says lay judges would not have acquitted him

TOKYO, Japan - Toshikazu Sugaya, 62, who was freed from prison on June 4 after a DNA test highly likely proved his innocence and after spending 17 years and six months in jail, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News at its headquarters in Tokyo on June 6.

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Amphibious bus on trial cruise in Lake Suwa

NAGANO, Japan - An amphibious bus makes a trial cruise on Lake Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, on Nov. 17 as Suwa city and the city tourist association look into the commercial feasibility of the service as a tourist attraction. The trial event proved popular as the city offered free rides to 240 people and received applications from 1,800. The bus, with a capacity of 40 passengers, has a maximum land speed of 120 kilometers per hour and a maximum speed of 15 kph on water.

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Brazil vs. France in World Cup quarterfinal

FRANKFURT, Germany - France's Zinedine Zidane (front) embraces teammate Thierry Henry after Henry scored what proved to be the match-winner in the second half of France's 1-0 World Cup quarterfinal victory against Brazil in Frankfurt on July 1.

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Kotooshu proves he is worthy ozeki candidate

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu (L) proved he is a worthy candidate for ozeki promotion when he sent Chiyotaikai sprawling on the penultimate day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 26.

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(2)Ozeki Musoyama retires from sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Veteran ozeki Musoyama announces his retirement at a press conference on Nov. 17 after three consecutive losses at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament put him in danger of being demoted from sumo's second-highest rank. ''I entered the matches with a fighting spirit but was unable to produce results. Those were terrible fights, which I think proved insulting to the fans,'' Musoyama said.

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(1)N. Korean girl confirmed to be Megumi Yokota's daughter

TOKYO, Japan - Kyoko Nakayama (R), a special Cabinet Secretariat adviser on the abduction issue, presents Shigeru Yokota (C) on Oct. 24 with a report containing the result of blood tests on Kim Hye Gyong, a North Korean girl. The tests proved that the girl has been confirmed to be the daughter of Megumi Yokota, one of the Japanese nationals North Korea abducted and now lists as dead. At left is Yokota's wife Sakei.